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Shrinking S3E6 — Dereks Don't Die

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Shrinking•Season 3•Episode 6

Dereks Don't Die

8.2/10 · 1,462 votesMar 3, 202634 min

Ranked #4 of 11 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

When Derek's health takes a turn for the worse, Jimmy helps Liz cope. Meg comes clean with Paul. Gaby makes progress with Maya.

Directed byRandall Keenan Winston

Written bySofi Selig, CJ Hoke

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Cast8

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Jimmy

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Dr. Paul Rhodes

Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams

Gaby

Luke Tennie

Luke Tennie

Sean

Michael Urie

Michael Urie

Brian

Lukita Maxwell

Lukita Maxwell

Alice

Christa Miller

Christa Miller

Liz

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Derek

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Randall Keenan Winston

Randall Keenan Winston

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Sofi Selig

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CJ Hoke

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Sarah Lucky

Editor

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Joe Berk

Associate Producer

Daniel Schwab

Daniel Schwab

Casting Associate

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Episode Summary

"Dereks Don't Die" is episode 6 of Shrinking season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,462 votes, ranking #4 of 11 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Randall Keenan Winston and written by Sofi Selig, CJ Hoke, it aired on March 3, 2026.

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